Actress Kim Hye-seon has filed for bankruptcy over a 2.3 billion won ($2.16 million) debt.

Kim, 48, filed for court protection in December and her case is pending in the Seoul Bankruptcy Court.

Her agency said the massive debt stemmed from her divorce in 2009 and an unsuccessful investment made in 2012. According to reports, Kim took over 1.7 billion won debt of her then-husband on condition that she would have custody of her children. The debt accrued to 2.3 billion won after a 500 million won investment failed.

"I will do my best to repay the debt," Kim's agency quoted her as saying.